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Quiz about Little Known Events In Sports

Little Known Events In Sports Trivia Quiz

Take some time and then work through the answers. At least one is a gimmick and not likely as a hint.

A multiple-choice quiz by stuartnc31. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
stuartnc31

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
97,994

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
346

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. George Halas, the founder of the Bears played major league baseball for what team? Hint

Angels

Giants

Yankees

Red Sox

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Question 2 of 10

2. What university did quarterback Jeff George originally attend? Hint

Notre Dame

Indiana

Purdue

Illinois

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Question 3 of 10

3. What Giants pitcher gave up the first all star game grand slam home run? Hint

Bud Black

Robb Nen

Carl Hubbell

Atlee Hammaker

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Question 4 of 10

4. What former major leaguer was a punter in college football? Hint

Vince Coleman

Reggie Jackson

Cecil Fielder

Todd Helton

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the winning pitcher of the first night-time World Series game? Hint

Bruce Kison

Mike Cuellar

Denny McLain

Bert Blyleven

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Question 6 of 10

6. What university did running back Dorsey Levens first attend? Hint

Syracuse Orangemen

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Penn State Nittany Lions

Clemson Tigers

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these big leaguers was at one time a college pitcher? Hint

Phil Nevin

Larry Walker

John Olerud

Derek Jeter

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Question 8 of 10

8. Slick fielding shortstop Omar Vizquel started his major league career with what team? Hint

Los Angeles Dodgers

Seattle Mariners

Cleveland Indians

Baltimore Orioles

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these players scored the most points ever in an NFL game as a player? Hint

Ernie Nevers

George Blanda

Gayle Sayers

Walter Payton

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Question 10 of 10

10. What Giant hit the first ever grand slam home run off of Greg Maddux in his big league career? Hint

Jeffrey Leonard

Robby Thompson

Kevin Mitchell

Will Clark

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. George Halas, the founder of the Bears played major league baseball for what team?

Answer: Yankees

Halas was a right fielder in the days immediately before being replaced by Babe Ruth.

2. What university did quarterback Jeff George originally attend?

Answer: Purdue

George transferred to Illinois and was later a number one pick in the draft.

3. What Giants pitcher gave up the first all star game grand slam home run?

Answer: Atlee Hammaker

Hammaker served up the home run to Fred Lynn of the Angels.

4. What former major leaguer was a punter in college football?

Answer: Vince Coleman

Todd Helton was a quarterback for Tennessee, but Coleman was a punter for Florida A & M before becoming a base thief.

5. Who was the winning pitcher of the first night-time World Series game?

Answer: Bruce Kison

Kison had a long career, but this was his most noted accomplishment.

6. What university did running back Dorsey Levens first attend?

Answer: Syracuse Orangemen

Levens later transferred to Georgia Tech before starting his NFL career.

7. Which of these big leaguers was at one time a college pitcher?

Answer: John Olerud

Olerud was a star hitter and hurler for Washington State University.

8. Slick fielding shortstop Omar Vizquel started his major league career with what team?

Answer: Seattle Mariners

He is still beloved in the city where he started his career and is a talented fashion designer in the offseason.

9. Which of these players scored the most points ever in an NFL game as a player?

Answer: Ernie Nevers

Ernie Nevers and Sayers both scored the same number of touchdowns, but Nevers also amassed several extra points in the effort for the Cardinals.

10. What Giant hit the first ever grand slam home run off of Greg Maddux in his big league career?

Answer: Will Clark

He did it during the 1989 NLCS while Maddux was a Cub.

Source: Author stuartnc31

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